PennDOT: Spray-patching planned for U.S. 1
Lane closures likely this week in East Marlborough, Kennett and Pennsbury
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects scheduled this week.
Crews will be doing spray-patching on U.S. in both directions in East Marlborough, Kennett, and Pennsbury Townships. Lane closures will be needed Monday through...
Art Watch: Michael Stancato
A Quixotic approach to art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Michael Stancato was born in West Chester and graduated from the Tyler School of Art. He did graphics arts for local television station in Philadelphia and then moved to Los Angeles to continue doing graphic art for television and film. Fortunately for us, Michael moved back to West Chester and has been active in the local art scene...
I’m totally ‘falling’ for the new Super Six
Pumpkin cannelloni, DIY wall art and a drink to share
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s the first Sunday in OCTOBER! Time for the monthly installment of the Super Six!
Here are the six things on my autumnal “TO DO” list (all stolen from my favorite website, Pinterest)….
Make this pumpkin cannelloni with sage brown-butter sauce recipe. YUM! Details here: http://goo.gl/HejK8I.
Dunlevy takes the reins of Kennett offense
Sophomore’s first start at QB a real test
By Emily Adelman, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School sophomore Nick Dunlevy showed promising signs in his first full-game as the quarterback for the Blue Demons. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It might not have been the start he hoped for, but sophomore Nick Dunlevy may have just given a glimpse of what to expect from the Kennett High...
Unionville powers past Kennett, 45-7
Blue Demons tripped up by turnovers, penalities
Kennett’s Liam Clarke looks for running room, Friday night against Unionville. The Blue Demons couldn’t overcome turnovers and mistakes, losing 45-7. Jim Gill photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Kennett’s Nick Dunlevy had just raced 69 yards down the right side, silencing a raucous Unionville homecoming crowd,...
Camp Dreamcatcher founder to be honored
Kennett Square resident to receive alumni award from Penn State
Patty Hillkirk is being honored by Penn State University.
Camp Dreamcatcher founder/director Patty Hillkirk has been selected by the Alumni Society of the College of Health and Human Development at Pennsylvania State University to receive the 2013 Alumni Recognition Award.
Hillkirk, a resident of Kennett Square, will receive the...
Is there hope for a pension fix in the legislature?
New proposal could form framework for at least a partial fix
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Is it possible that a small glimmer of hope toward finding a real, workable solution to public pension mess is inching forward in the state legislature?
As you’re probably aware, spiking contributions to state worker and teachers’ pension funds have hamstrung the state and local school districts,...
Kennett High celebrates academic honors
Students cited for achievements that include high PSAT, AP test scores
Doubling the number of honorees from 2012, four Kennett High School students been named National Merit semifinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the school district said.
Katherine Coughlan, Kiera Judge, Gabriel Leto, and Kristen Miller have joined an elite group that represents one third of the 50,000...
Remnants of tropical storm may threaten area
County could get gusty winds, heavy rains late Monday
Tropical Storm Karen may make a name for herself in Chester County late Monday night into Tuesday, weather forecasters have warned.
Although the evolution of the system remains uncertain, remnants of the storm could bring gusty winds and as much as two inches of rain to Chester County. As a result, officials suggest that its tentative threat...
Police: Witness helps nab hit-and-run driver
Motorist in New Garden took photo of striking vehicle’s license plate
On Sept. 23 at 4:51 p.m., officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Baltimore Pike and Bancroft Road, New Garden Township Police said. The victim advised that he had stopped to make a left-hand turn and was struck from behind by a silver Mitsubishi Eclipse, police said. A witness was...
